VIDEO: Elderslie parents worried one month on from attack

Radio Clyde News revisited the primary school scene of a serious sexual attack on a woman one month on to see how parents feel now.

Published 20th Mar 2017
Last updated 20th Mar 2017

One month ago today a 27 year-old woman was subjected to a serious sexual assault in Elderslie, Renfrewshire.

She was walking along a dark and quiet lane which runs along side the playground of a school, between Glenmalloch Place and Byers Road, when she was approached from behind by a man and attacked.

Police say inquiries are on-going and Radio Clyde News reporter Natalie Crawford has returned to the scene to see how parents at Wallace Primary feel one month on from the attack:

Detective Inspector Louise Harvie said police are doing absolutely everything'' to trace the person responsible.

She added: "We are completely focused on catching this despicable individual.

"I cannot stress enough the important role that the public can play in assisting our investigation.

"I would urge anyone with information, no matter how small, to come forward as it may be able to assist with our inquiries.

"If you were in the surrounding area of Elderslie on the evening of Monday February 20, please cast your mind back and think about whether you may have seen a man of the above description or anything out of the ordinary.

If you have any information at all, no matter how significant you think it might be, let us determine that as it could prove vital to our investigation.

"We also believe the man may have had a facial injury and if anyone saw someone in the aftermath of the incident who looked like they may have been hurt, then it is crucial that we speak to you."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously 0800 555 111.